THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE (ENHANCED EDITION): WHAT ON FARTH AM
struggles and storms and seasons of suffering. Be
patient with the process. James advised, "Don't try to
get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so
you become mature and well-developed. "11
Don't get discouraged. VVhen Habakkuk
became depressed because he didn't think God was
acting quickly enough, God had this to say: "These
things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly,
steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision
will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for
these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient!
They will not be overdue a single A delay is
not a denial from God.
Remember how far you've come, not just how far
you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but
neither are you where you used to be. Years ago people
wore a popular button with the letters PBPGINFWMY.
It stood for "Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished
With Me Yet." God isn't finished with you, either, so
keep on moving forward. Even the snail reached the
ark by persevering!
DAY TWENTY-EIGHT
THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE